 Malaysia
City Excitement - Penang, The Pearl of the orient
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 Located
on the north-west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Penang is
one of the most picturesque and romantic cities in the East.
Penang received its name from the Pinang, or Betel Nut tree,
once commonly found on the island.
Established as the first British trading post in the Far
East in 1786, Penang today is a bustling metropolis reflecting
a uniquely exotic blend of East and West.
The capital city, Georgetown, is a quaint picture from the
past with narrow streets, trishaws, temples, colonial buildings
and street traders plying their goods.
Explore the myriad of intriguing tourist attractions such
as the Botanical Gardens, Kek Lok Si, Snake Temple and many
more. Or refresh yourself amidst Penang Hill's cool surroundings.
For those seeking some beach sun and fun, there is the popular
Batu Ferringhi Beach.
Read more about Penang
in Destinations.
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